Dynamic, deep-rooted, driven—LDNY Members are a carefully selected network of women who have achieved success in all aspects of the food, fine beverage, and hospitality fields.

If you would like to become a Dame please attend some of our events during the year so we can get to know you and you can see us in action.

The annual Membership Drive is open as of

March 1, 2024

We are pleased to announce the LDNY class of 2022

Each vetted LDNY Member is a respected professional in her area of specialization, from longstanding thought leaders to rising stars and change-makers. As our membership, collective expertise, and inclusivity continue to grow, our organization embodies the many professions and skills of today’s culinary industry as a whole: